First Dixiletta short film, Take a Stand, to premiere at FilmBar in January

Dixiletta Moving Pictures is nearing the end of production for its first short fiction drama, Take a Stand, written and directed by Robert Felix. This 10-minute film revolves around a tense standoff between four young children who begin to learn about confrontation, redemption and the consequences of their actions. The film is set entirely in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix.

Take a Stand will premiere at The FilmBar in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. A question and answer panel with the director and main cast will follow the screening. Guests will enjoy free lemonade and can purchase drinks from the bar. Tickets are available online for $25, and merchandise will be available at the venue. Proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales will fund the original score and festival entries for the film.